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SPORTS COACHING PATHWAY

What you need to know

ABOUT THE PATHWAY

Help others achieve their personal best with NHC’s Sports Coaching pathway. Discover new skills, unlock your talents, and sprint into your future – it all starts with NHC.

HOW AND WHAT WILL I LEARN?

North Hertfordshire College’s Sports Coaching pathway is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the sport and physical activity sector. The skills, knowledge, and experience you develop on this pathway will help you secure your perfect role and prepare for your future.

Key topics covered on this pathway include:

  • Overview of the sport and physical activity sector
  • How exercise affects the body and training for fitness
  • Developing coaching skills
  • Psychology of sports
  • Profiling and practical sports performance
  • Injuries, health, and wellbeing in sport
  • Reviewing rules regulations and officiating in sport

It’s not all classroom-based, either – as part of your NHC experience, students on the Sports Coaching pathway also have opportunities to take part in enrichment activities. Previous learners have enjoyed coaching experiences in local schools, visits to football clubs and the Olympic park, and even team-building trips to Go Ape and the Snow Dome.

Work experience is built into this pathway, and you’ll have the chance to work with local clubs, schools, and other employer partners to apply your learning and build your CV.

With the opportunity to progress into further study, an apprenticeship, or straight into work, NHC’s Sports Coaching pathway is the perfect running-start to your future.

LOCATION

Hitchin Campus

Qualification

We offer courses in this pathway at Level 1, 2, and 3.

Course Code

P-PATH-SPC

Duration

Entry Requirements

For level 1 courses, a minimum of four GCSEs are required at grade 2 or above including maths and English; or an entry level qualification with maths and English at grade 2 or above.

For level 2 courses, a minimum of four GCSEs are required at grade 3 or above, including maths and English; or a level 1 qualification with maths and English at grade 3 or above.

For level 3 courses, a minimum of four GCSEs are required at grades 4 or above, including maths and English; or a level 2 qualification with maths and English at grade 4 or above.

Please note that these entry requirements are subject to discretion – for more information, please visit our Qualifications Guide webpage.

Future Study and Careers

Depending on the level of your course, you can go on to:

  • Become an apprentice
  • Study at university
  • Start working in industry